Corvette C6 Headlight Lens Replacement
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Corvette C6 Headlight Lens Replacement
I've seen a place or two that offers to replace the lens for around $700 each light. Eckler's has a set of OEM lens for $400 for the pair. I also saw a place called C6 Corvette Performance. They have lens pairs for $300 and also say they are GM OEM. I did a quick search about them and saw the better business bureau had them listed with a few complains about products/service. I wondered if anyone has used their lenses. Seems like a good deal. I've seen the you tube videos and think I'd like to try this myself. Anyone have any ideas or feedback? Much appreciated!
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09-24-2015, 09:23 PM
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He's probably not going to "Give" you the instructions... He sells them for $50... Or included when you buy his lenses for $310. His lenses are very good quality. I have bought 4 pairs from him. I made my own DIY on how to install these lenses from step one using my information and pictures along with some of his... Here is the link...enjoy
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...t-z06-etc.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...t-z06-etc.html
Very good write. With your permission I'll include your link with mine for those that want a more detailed version.
Do you give your work product away???
Yeah, It's fifty bucks. I get about 10 emails a day from folks who have bought the cheaper knock off lens then want me to "give them" my instructions.
If not for my effort early on, and assuming no body else stepped up to the plate, everyone would be stuck living with crappy headlight lens or buying New headlights from the dealer.
I'm not looking for a pat on the back but many don't realize just what it took to get GM to sell these to me. They are not a dealer item or even serviceable as far as they are concerned.
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I've seen a place or two that offers to replace the lens for around $700 each light. Eckler's has a set of OEM lens for $400 for the pair. I also saw a place called C6 Corvette Performance. They have lens pairs for $300 and also say they are GM OEM. I did a quick search about them and saw the better business bureau had them listed with a few complains about products/service. I wondered if anyone has used their lenses. Seems like a good deal. I've seen the you tube videos and think I'd like to try this myself. Anyone have any ideas or feedback? Much appreciated!
You don't need any special tools
T-15 Torx screwdriver
1/4" socket- standard 7mm socket and 10mm deep socket
flat screwdriver
It's easy to do. I just replaced mine in November.
Good Luck
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I just ordered from coastalcorvette.com it was $320 shipped for both sides which i thought was a great price. I placed my order on a wednesday and emphasized how i needed the lenses quickly. I was assured it would take 2 days once it went out... They didn't ship my item until the following Monday. so all it all it took about 10 days to receive my package i would have gladly paid more for faster shipping. I struggled to get a tracking number and that was actually something i never did receive at that.
Also i did notice was that they seemed to scratch fairly easily... like with a microfiber cloth easy... Price was good, seemed to be an OEM part. But frankly i'm unsure. Buyer Beware with Coastal Corvettes
I hate throwing them under the bus, but It was a pretty infuriating experience.
Also i did notice was that they seemed to scratch fairly easily... like with a microfiber cloth easy... Price was good, seemed to be an OEM part. But frankly i'm unsure. Buyer Beware with Coastal Corvettes
I hate throwing them under the bus, but It was a pretty infuriating experience.
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Before you order any lenses, make sure that the supplier has them in stock. If they do not, sometimes they can be back ordered for months.
RLSebring will let buyers know that he has or has not have them available.
RLSebring will let buyers know that he has or has not have them available.
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Install was really easy i just baked a 275 for 10 mins each time the glue cooled i warmed it back up. super super easy, i used a 3m Marine Product to seal them back up. i can see what it was called when i get home if i can remember, but it worked well so far no leaks
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RLSebring has been contacted and does indeed have the lenses in stock.
He was very ill for over a month, but back to work now.
Here is the e-bay listing for his lenses or you can PM him on here.
I sent him an e-bay question and he answered. $155.00 per side
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/C6-Corvette-O...a83755&vxp=mtr
He was very ill for over a month, but back to work now.
Here is the e-bay listing for his lenses or you can PM him on here.
I sent him an e-bay question and he answered. $155.00 per side
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/C6-Corvette-O...a83755&vxp=mtr
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Anybody have link to the instructions or u-tube for replacement.
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1) I wanted to see if Black bezels would appeal to me, and since my lens were borderline in appearance, I decided to try to cut them off, paint the bezels and re-glue the lenses back on. My car was in hibernation, so I had tim,e to buy new lenses if the experiment went sideways.
2) The cutting and re-gluing worked A-1
3) I tried them on the car for a running season to make sure that they would hold up, and they did, without leaking at the cut lines where they were re-glued.
My original lenses, with many road trip miles, etc, they were sandblasted a bit, so as per my plan, I bought new lenses and installed those this past November.
I did like the Black headlight look on my VY, so I kept those black when I replaced my original cut lenses with new ones.
Each of the projects were easily accomplished, but replacing the lenses with new ones was super simple.
I bought the lenses from RLSebring, and he sent along the instructions which were easy to follow.
To your original question:
If one wants to change the color of the Bezel, and the lenses are in good condition, I would cut them off, rather than oven, because I would be afraid that the oven method would ruin the lens surface.
If one wants to paint the bezel, and replace the lenses at the same time, then the oven method is the best and easiest choice to make.
Hope this answered your questions.
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maybe not
I've seen a place or two that offers to replace the lens for around $700 each light. Eckler's has a set of OEM lens for $400 for the pair. I also saw a place called C6 Corvette Performance. They have lens pairs for $300 and also say they are GM OEM. I did a quick search about them and saw the better business bureau had them listed with a few complains about products/service. I wondered if anyone has used their lenses. Seems like a good deal. I've seen the you tube videos and think I'd like to try this myself. Anyone have any ideas or feedback? Much appreciated!
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Whew a few questions please
Let me say first that I ordered the replacement lens' from RLsebring and his instructions for removing the lights without removing the front end worked flawlessly. Very easy!
My question is this. I now have my light assemblies and I'm wantign to make sure that I have everything removed for baking at 250 degrees F. I've removed the gasket, although those little round clips that hold parts on are a pain and i'm not sure they are all reusable. Anyway, please look at the attached pics. there are 3 11/32" nuts. The one in the middle cam off. The other two just spin whatever is on the other side. I'm assuming I need to remove them but have no idea how. Anyone have any ideas? Do they need to come off? any thing else I need to remove before the bake job?
Thanks sooooo much!!
My question is this. I now have my light assemblies and I'm wantign to make sure that I have everything removed for baking at 250 degrees F. I've removed the gasket, although those little round clips that hold parts on are a pain and i'm not sure they are all reusable. Anyway, please look at the attached pics. there are 3 11/32" nuts. The one in the middle cam off. The other two just spin whatever is on the other side. I'm assuming I need to remove them but have no idea how. Anyone have any ideas? Do they need to come off? any thing else I need to remove before the bake job?
Thanks sooooo much!!
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250 degrees? Doesn't match the instructions RLsebring gives (350 degrees) He even told me he does his at 400 degrees for 12mns, but recommends 350 to others.
Remove the harnesses and turn signal bulbs (the socket contacts get cooked pretty bad, they turn black and you may end up with parking lights not turning on).
The little auto locking washers can be reused, unless you mess them up too much upon removal.
I just finished the project myself, see the before/after pics at the end of this thread: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...densation.html
Good luck!
Remove the harnesses and turn signal bulbs (the socket contacts get cooked pretty bad, they turn black and you may end up with parking lights not turning on).
The little auto locking washers can be reused, unless you mess them up too much upon removal.
I just finished the project myself, see the before/after pics at the end of this thread: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...densation.html
Good luck!